Temporary traffic and transport arrangements in Tuen Mun this Saturday and Sunday

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     The Transport Department (TD) today (June 24) reminded the public that temporary traffic and transport arrangements would be implemented from 11pm on Saturday (June 25) to 6am on Sunday (June 26) in Tuen Mun to facilitate demolition works at Chi Lok Bridge on Tuen Mun Road (town centre section).

     The temporary traffic and transport arrangements will mainly include:

* The section of Tuen Mun Road northbound between Wong Chu Road and Tuen Hi Road will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic from 1am to 6am on June 26.

* During the period of road closure, motorists on Tuen Mun Road for journeys to Yuen Long are advised to travel via Wong Chu Road, Hoi Wong Road, Hoi Wing Road, Tuen Mun Heung Sze Wui Road, Tuen Hing Road and Tuen Hi Road.

* During the period of road closure, the following public transport services will be diverted without affecting the existing stop arrangement:
(i) KMB routes: 58M, 58X, 63X, 66M, 67M, 67X, 68A, 259D, 260X and 960; and
(ii) Green Minibus (GMB) routes: 48S, 606S and 610S.

     Notices will be put up at respective KMB and GMB stops and inside vehicle compartments to inform passengers of the temporary diversions.

     The TD and the Police will closely monitor the traffic situation and implement appropriate measures as necessary. Motorists and the public are advised to be alert to the latest traffic news on radio and television.

     Details of the special traffic and transport arrangements are now available on the department's website (www.td.gov.hk).

Ends/Friday, June 24, 2011
Issued at HKT 17:08

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